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Child Protection Social WorkerDarlington, UK£24 - £30 per hour
About Us:Randstad is proud to partner with the Child Protection team in Darlington to recruit a committed and experienced Social Worker. This role provides an opportunity to work with children and families facing challenging situations, ensuring that children are safe, protected, and their welfare is promoted.
Job Description:As a Child Protection Social Worker, you will manage a caseload of children in need, those under child protection plans, and children in care. You will conduct assessments, work with multi-agency teams, and make key decisions to safeguard children from harm.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough assessments of children and families to identify risks and needs.
- Develop and implement care and protection plans to ensure the safety and well-being of children.
- Work closely with children, families, and professionals from various agencies to ensure coordinated support.
- Attend and contribute to child protection case conferences, strategy meetings, and court proceedings.
Qualifications:
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Experience working in child protection or a similar statutory social work role.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures, child protection legislation, and relevant policies.
- Ability to manage a complex caseload and work effectively under pressure.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay-rates
- One committed and dedicated point of contact
- An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer (T&Cs apply)
- Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App
How to Apply:If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals, we want to hear from you! we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility.
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're passionate about this role. If you wish to discuss this further please call and can share the CV on
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
